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Dog Adoption Checklist: How to Prepare to Adopt a Shelter Dog
To get ready to adopt a dog, choose the kind of dog that fits your life, find a shelter or rescue, stock up on supplies, dog-proof your home, and plan for your new dog's first vet visit. October is a great time to start. It's Adopt a Shelter Dog Month,...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
What Does Pet Insurance Cover?
Most standard pet insurance plans cover unexpected accidents and illnesses — including diagnostic tests, surgery, hospitalization, and prescription medications — for conditions that develop after your policy’s waiting period ends. What they generally...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
Should I Get Pet Insurance? You should get pet insurance if a large, unexpected vet bill would be hard for you to cover out of pocket — that's the core question behind whether coverage makes sense for your pet. According to the AVMA², dog owners spend...
Coverage
Coverage
Does Pet Insurance Cover Dental Care? What's Included and What's Not
Pet insurance typically helps cover dental injuries from accidents and treatment for dental disease, but routine cleanings and preventive dental care require a separate wellness add-on. According to the AVMA¹, periodontal disease is "the most common...
Pet Safety
Pet Safety
Pet First Aid Kit – Everything You Need To Keep In Your Pet First Aid Kit
You never know when an accident may happen, and when it does you want to be prepared! Having a first-aid kit for not only yourself but also your pet will help you tend to any injuries you may get going about your day. These kits are great to keep in...
Why Pet Insurance?
Why Pet Insurance?
What Are the Biggest Benefits of Pet Insurance?
Your pet is part of your family — and when an unexpected accident or illness happens, you want to be able to get them the care they need. Pet insurance can help reimburse pet parents for eligible veterinary expenses, with reimbursement rates up to 90%...
Can Dogs Eat Plums?
Can My Dog Safely Eat Plums? You’ve probably already chosen a nutritious, delicious dog food to be the main staple of your pet’s diet. This could be wet or dry food, brand-name or generic, or maybe you’re even choosing to feed your dog a raw-food diet...
Dog Tips
Berries for Dogs: What's Safe and What to Avoid
While berries offer a tasty and nutritious snack for humans, it's important to understand which varieties are safe for our canine companions. Let's explore the potential benefits and risks of berries in a dog's diet. Safe Berries for Dogs Several berry...
Dog Tips
Can Dogs Eat Tortillas?
Thin, round, flat bread of Mexico usually made from cornmeal and less commonly wheat flour, Tortillas, provide fiber, whole grains and other nutrients to the human body. The quesadillas, Mexican wraps, baked tortilla chips, etc., are some of the...
Dog Tips
Can Dogs Eat Mushrooms? A Complete Guide to Safe and Toxic Varieties
While we might enjoy adding mushrooms to our favorite dishes, it's essential to be cautious when it comes to our canine companions. Can dogs eat mushrooms? The answer is: it depends. Understanding which mushrooms are safe and which are toxic is crucial...
Dog Tips
Can Dogs Eat Eggplant? Benefits, Risks & How to Feed Safely
Are you considering adding eggplant to your dog's diet? With the growing popularity of raw and fresh food diets for dogs, it's natural to wonder, "Can dogs eat eggplant safely?" Let's explore the benefits, potential risks, and best practices for...
Dog Tips
Can Cats Eat Blueberries?
Fruits and vegetables are commonly labeled as “superfoods.” Sometimes these labels are slightly inaccurate, exaggerated, or even misleading. However, in the case of blueberries, “superfood” is quite fitting. At least, it’s fitting when it comes to...
Cat Tips
Can Cats Eat Watermelon?
Watermelon is one of those wonderful snacks that we crave on hot summer days. Unlike ice cream and lemonade, watermelon is significantly less unhealthy and can even carry some health benefits. For cats, however, everything is a different story. As a...
Cat Tips
Types of Siamese Cats
Ready for a playful purring machine to enter your life? Whether you’re on the hunt for a tiny kitten or full-sized cat, you might consider a dozen characteristics before you actually land on the right type of cat for you. You might consider several cat...
Breed Tips
Can Dogs Eat Lemons?
It’s only natural for dog owners to want to share every part of their lives with their precious pooch – including the food they love! Though sharing a human snack with a pup is a sign of love and affection, some dog owners can inadvertently cause harm...
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